Therapeutic device



J. SEIKOWITZ THERAPEUTIC DEVICE Filed July 25, 1941 INVENTORR JACK 5E 0W! TZ Patented Got.y 1943 n 2,311,2,4ozrv7fV v, THERAPEUTIC DEvIcn `V Y rack 'siiwita Newy Yorin-nir, d Application July 25,1941, se1-i'a`iN0.404,ov3f5- 11i claims. (cial-110) s This invention relates generallyto therapeutic devicesi l l y A Itis an object of the present invention toprovide a simple, practical and eicient apparatus capable of producing a mixed dry chargey of -air yandAmedicament in gaseous yform under l controlled'or regulated temperature and pressure.y

It is another object of the present invention to provide a selectively temperature and pressure` controlled rvolatilizer forV the treatment vof certain ailments and diseases` of the human body.

' A further object of the present invention is to pro-vide Yan vapparatus of the Aabove-mentioned type which maybe produced as a self-contained unit.

, Yet anotherL object of the present inventionis to provide'afirme-generating and inhaling device in which all moisture has beencompletelyremoved thereby providing fon-dry' medicated fumes. l l

A still `further object or" the present invention resides in the provision of an'japparatus ofthe Yaforesaid type simple in manipulation and operation and wherein the relation of heat,

fumes and air canbe closely controlled.

'This invention accordingly consists the-'featuresfof construction, combination ofj parts and in the unique relations of the members and in the relative proportioning and dispositionthereof ally as more completely outlined herein. .A

'The features of novelty which' is believed to be characteristic'of thel invention are set forth with particularity in the appendedfclaimsfThe'invention, itself, however, both Aas to its fundamental principles and as ltoits particular embodiments, will best be understood by referenceto the specification, in which' there lis described, by Way' of example only, and not in limitation, certain ways in whichtheinvention may be prac- 'ticecL Iofenabler others skilled in VtheI art Vso fully to comprehend thev underlying features thereof that rthey may embody theY same by `the numerous modications in structure "and relation contemplated by this invention, a drawing` depicting a certain form of the invention. has been annexed as a part of this disclosure, an'din such drawingv like characters of, referenceA denotecorrespending parts throughout all-the viewsofwhich: Fig. 1 is a side-,elevational VView in section (partly diagrammatic) of an apparatus made in accordance with the invention;` g Fig. 2 is a top plan view of Fig. 1.k

l cumulateon the inclined bottom lil ready to ybe 1 drawn voil by means of a cock IS. Fumes F now Apass through passage 2l] into the fume chamber ing swivel rollers 34 so that the apparatus may Y numeral 1e'. This apparatus may be dividedfinto. j

foursections A,` B, C` and DLA tank H containingfthe' medicament, rests on aiheating element 'lZqin` compartment A; a conventional pressure ltank 13 with its compression mechanism M includingthe usual motor I5, and also pump, safety valves, etc. (not shown) are locatedl in compartment B. Compartment C contains the baffle plates Vl 6, l -l' which actas condensing means, causing any moisture in the vapors to condense as the fumes pass along thesurfaces of these baffles l5, ll'.V krAny moisture thus condensed will ac- D, from whence the fumes will ilow into` a suit.-

ablehose 2l to finally be ejected through nozzle 22k. The entire apparatus theretofore described is preferably contained Ain a housing or container 23, having endM walls 24, 25, side walls 25, 2l,

bottom 28, topli)i and partitions 39, 3l, 32. The

housing may be supported on suitable legs 3,3 havbel conveniently transported from place to' place.

At end wall!!! is locatedlling means 35 for themedicament to be placedrwithin'tank Il.

This lling means Amay comprise a funnel 35 hav- I inga cover 31 and a suitable valve 38.

Referring now moreY particularly togthedrlawy ing, the apparatusis generallyvindicated by the indicated in broken lines.

Secured to top of tank il is av pressure gauge k39. Ther iiow of fumes generated in tank Il by means' of heating element I2 pass through pipe el! into'a manifold 4l. This flow is -controlled by the valve 42, at 43, air pressure generated in tank` I3 is supplied through pipe AM"intonianifold (il, this air'pressure being controlled by a valve 45.. The combined pressure, within the manifold 4l can be read by means of a 'gauge 45, and `the temperature may be readv bymeans of a thermometer 4l. The now mixed'air and yfumes pass through a control valve 48 into chamber-69, from l whence the'fumes'iiow downward until they reach Vpassage, 59 close to the .inclined bottoni I8, and

then flow upward betweenbaleplates I6, `Vl into passage'having a control valve 5l which regulatesV the pressurev of the nowcompletely dried iumes'in the compartment Dan'd fromr whence y the fumes pass through the hoset and nozzle 22 into the atmosphere.

l Itis understood that thepatie'nt totbt'elltreated maybe resting onia bed`52 coveredn a tent 513,7

The constructionas shown permitsthe formation of anextra l.compartn'ient 54 which may be utilized lfor Storage of thehose 2i ,when not in .baille plates.

The electrical supply to heating element I2 and to compressor motor I 5 may be controlled by the switches 55, 56, respectively. It is understood that suitable signal devices, such as, elec-y tric lamps, may be applied to the apparatus to through funnel 36, after which valve 38 is closed.'v

The heating element I2 is put in operation vaporizing the contents of tank II, thusproducing medicated steam. The compressorM'is put in operation toV create the required amount ofjair pressure Within tank I3. After the pressurein.

tanks ll and I3 have reached the desired amounts, valves 42, 45 are'lopene'd` suiiicientlyA to permit the correct proportion of medicated steam and compressed air to reach the-manifold A4I. The combined pressures are measured ongauge li, while the temperature is read onI the heat indicator 4l, Valve 48" is now opened, permitting the fumes F to pass into` chamber C, Where fumes F, on accountof passing alongfthe' walls of a series of baiile plates I5, I'I, arefree of anymoisture contained therein on account of condensation of the moisture onV the surfaces or these This condensation A Will collect on the inclined bottom Wall I8 to be drawnof'` by cock i9. The now completely dry fumes-will new, aitcr opening valve I, into chamber D and from there the dry fumes Will flow through hose 2i.

It can be readily seen thatthe pressure and temperature of the fumes entering chamber C maybe regulated by controlling the supply of compressed air coming from tank I3 or the heated medicated fumes coming from tank II, re-

spectively.

It has been found from actual experience that i a device of the character` heretofore described is very eflicient for the treatment of colds, neuralgia, iniiammation'of and pains in the joints, muscles, throat, nose and ears, skin infections, swellings, etc. By' using., the proper medicament and controlling v,the temperature and pressure of the developed fumes, the spray may be applied internally, or externally.- directly upon the ailing part, or the spray may bemade to enter an enclosure, such as, a tent in which the patient is reposed. The device may be employed in conjunction With conventional devices, such as, respirators, inhalers, etc. i

I claim:

`l. A therapeutic devicev comprising a chamber adapted to receive a Vfume producingsubstance, means for heating said substance, means for producing air under pressure, means for receiving said air Aand heated fumes from said fume producing substance, means for controlling the relative amounts of saidiheated fumes. and said air in said receiving means, a second chamber connecting with said receiving means through which controlled heated fumes and air may flow, saidseCOnd chamber being greater in volume thanY the volume of said receiving means and an outlet for said second chamber.

2. A therapeutic device comprising a chamber adapted to receive a fume producing substance, means for heating said substance, means for producing air under pressure, means for receiving said air and heated fumes from said fume producing substance, means for controlling the relative amounts of said heated fumes and said air in said receiving means, a second chamber connecting with said receiving means through which the heated fumes and air mixture may flow, said second chamber being greater in volume than the volume of said receiving means, means Within said second chamber upon which said mixture may impinge, and an outlet for said second chamber.

3. A therapeutic device comprising a chamber adapted to receive a fume producing substance, means for heating said substance, means for producing air under pressure, means for receiving saidvair and heated fumes from said fume producing substance, means for controlling the relative amountsof said heated fumes and said air in said receiving means, a second chamber connecting with said receiving means through which the ,heated fumes and air mixture may ow, said `with said second chamber, said third chamber `being less in volume than the volume of said second chamber and an outlet for said third chamber.

4. A therapeutic device comprising a chamber adapted to receive a fume producing substance, means for heating said substance, means for producing air under pressure, means for receiving said air and heated fumes from said fume producing substance, means for controlling the relative amounts of said heated fumes and said air in said receiving means, a second chamber connecting with said .receiving means through which the heated fumes and air mixture may flow, said second chamber being greater involume than the volume of said receiving means, means Within said second chamber upon Which said mixture may impinge, a third chamber` communicating with said second chamber, said third chamber being less in volume than the volume of saidsecond chamber, means for controlling the flow of said mixture from said second chamber to saidv third chamber, and-an. outlet for. said third chamber.

5. A therapeutic device comprising a chamber `adapted to receivefa fume. producing substance,

means for heating saidsubstance, means for producing,Y air under pressure, means for receiving said air and heated fumes from said fume producing substance, means for controlling the relative amounts of .said heated fumes and said air in said receiving means, a second chamber connecting with said receiving means through which the heated fumes and air mixturev may flow, said second chamber being greater in volume than the volume of said receiving means, means Within said second chamber upon which said mixture may impinge, a third chamber communicating with said second chamber,` said third chamber being less in volume than the volume of said second chamber, means for controlling the flow of said mixture from said vsecond chamber to said third chamber, an outlet for said third chamber, and a flexible tubular member connected to said outlet..

6. A therapeutic device `comprising a chamber adapted to receive afume producingY substance. means for heating said substance, means for producing air under pressure, means for receivingsaidair and heated fumesy fromv said fume passage means, means for controllingithe flow lof said fumes in said passage to said "manifold,

producing substance, means for controlling Ithe relative amounts of said heated fumes and said air in said receiving means, a second chamber connecting with said receiving meansl through` Whichthe heated fumes and air mixture may iiow, said second chamber being vgreater in vol-` ume than the volume of said receiving means, means Within said second chamber upon which said mixture may impinge, a third chamber communicating with said second chamber,-means 'for controlling the flow of said mixture from said second chamber to said third chamber, said third chamber being less in Volume than the volume of said second chamber, an outlet for said third chamber, and a receptacle housing all of said means and said chambers.

means for producing air under pressure, passage means for saidair between said latter means and said manifold, means for controlling the' pressure Vof said air into said manifold, a secondchambercommunicating with said manifold, said second chamber being greater in Volume, than v f the volume of said manifold, a control valve through which the air and fume mixture may kpass into said second chamber, means Within vsaid second chamber upon Whichrsaid mixture '7. A therapeutic device comprising a chamber I vadapted to receive a fume producing substance,

means for heating said substance, means for pro ducing air under pressure, means for receiving 4said air and heated fumes from said fume producing substance, means for controlling the relative amounts of said heated fumes and saidair in said receiving means,l a second chamber connecting With said receiving means through which the heated fumes and air mixture may flow, said second chamber being greater in volume than the f volume of said receiving means, means Within said second chamber upon which 'said mixture impinge, an inclined platform in said sec'- ond chamber, an outlet in said 'second chamber adjacent said platform, a third chamber com# municating with said second chamber, said third chamber being less'in volume than the volume of said second chamber, means for controlling the fiow of said mixture from said second chamber to said third chamber, and an outlet for said third s chamber.

y 8. A therapeutic device comprising a chamber` adapted to receive a fume producing substance;

means for heating substance in said cham-` ber, passage means for the heated fumes from said chamber, a manifold connecting with said passage means, means for controlling the ow of said fumes in said passagev to said manifold, means for producing air under pressure, passage chamber.

may impinge, andanoutlet for said second 10, A therapeutic device comprising a chamber adapted to receive afftuneproducing substance, means for heating said substance in said'.

chamber, passage means for the heated fumes from said chamber, a manifold connecting with.

said 'passage means, means for controlling the iiow ofV said fumes in saidfpassage to saidl mani-"5v fold, Ameans for'producing air under pressure,

passage means forsaidairbetween said latter 'meansand said manifold, means for controlling 'v the pressure of said air into said manifoldga second chamber communicating with said manifold, said second chamber being greater in volume than the volume of said manifold, a control valve "through ,Whichl the air and fume mixture` mayV pass into saidsecond chamber, means With- V in'saidsecond chamber upon which said mixture third chamber,

means for said air between said latter means and said manifold, means for controlling Ythe pressure of said air into said manifold, a second ber, passagev means for the heated fumes from said chamber; `a manifold connecting with said `may impinge, a third chamber comnfiunicating' With `said second chamber, said third chamber being less in volume than the volume of said second chamber, means for controlling the fiow cf said mixture from said second chamber-to said chamber. n

11. A therapeutic device comprising a cham- -ber adapted to receive a fume producing sub stance, means for heating said substance in said y Y chamber, passage means for the heated fumes from said chamber, a manifold connecting with said ypassage means, means-for controlling the .flow of said fumes in said passage tosaidvmanifold, means for producing air under pressure, passage means for said air between said latter means and said manifold,` means for controlling the outlet in said pressure of said airinto said manifold, a second s chamber communicating With said manifold, said second chamber being greater in volume thanv the volume of saidmanifold, a control valve through Which the air and fume mixture mayfpass into said second chamber, means within said' second chamberrupon which said mixture may impinge, an inclined platform in said second chamber, an

second chamber adjacent said platform. l y' JACK SEIKOWITZ.,v

and an outlet for said third 

